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Opinion: Michelle Freeman – windstorm timber’s benefits for forest management

08 July 2022
We wonder if a tree falls in a forest with no one around whether it makes a sound, but if a forest is flattened in a windstorm, will it increase fire risk? That’s the burning question surrounding the Wombat State Forest, which was hit by storms last June that came with unprecedented s
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Friday analysis: Farming v forestry – is the NZ debate starting in Australia

08 July 2022
The farming versus forestry debate has been bubbling along in New Zealand for some time now. The argument from groups such as the Federated Farmers is, simply put, that too much valuable farming land is being used for trees. They use numerous arguments including farming jobs in region
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Latin America leads in developing innovative timber tracing systems

06 July 2022
Governments seeking to develop national timber traceability systems to comply with tightening international standards can look for inspiration to Latin America, a joint report by the FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Program and the World Resources Institute
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CLT from Cusp makes a top table

06 July 2022
Melbourne design week is an annual showcase of the best collectible contemporary design in Australia. It is the event for Australia’s leading designers to exhibit their work. Jon Goulder and Henry Williams chose Cusp CLT to design a minimalist table to showcase a collection of ceramic
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First step to better biosecurity training

06 July 2022
The first training program has commenced at the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biosecurity Training Centre (BTC), with 21 new students starting on 4 July. Source: Timberbiz Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Australia’s
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Home builders busy into 2023

06 July 2022
Detached house approvals continue to be elevated compared with pre-COVID levels, meaning projects underway and new work entering the pipeline will continue to keep home builders busy into 2023. Source: Timberbiz “Detached house approvals increased by 1.8% in the three months to May 20
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Offsite Construction Guide launched for Victoria

06 July 2022
The Victorian Government has published its much-anticipated Offsite Construction Guide that delivers its agencies a road map towards embracing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Source: Timberbiz “The Offsite Construction Guide seeks to ensure Victorian Government staff continue as
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Australian ‘Kraft’ paper and board prices continue to climb

04 July 2022
Having hit an all-time high in January (AUDFob1,116/t), Australian Kraftliner export prices have barely receded since and remain at historic highs, while export volumes have hardly missed a beat. Source: IndustryEdge The situation is similar for Sack Kraft, exports of which are smalle
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Help beta test a new farm forestry tool

04 July 2022
A new tool is now available for beta testing by Tasmanian farmers. The Farm Forestry Carbon Tool is designed for landowners to find out within just minutes an indicative estimate of their carbon impact and the potential tree offset opportunities. Source: Timberbiz The tool is simple i
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Results in from NSW landcover and tree study

04 July 2022
The NSW Government has released the latest results of its Statewide Landcover and Tree Study. This report reflects an increase in forestry harvesting in softwood timber plantations following the Black Summer fires. Source: Timberbiz The report uses satellite imagery to assess forest c
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